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Topic The Earth Dragon Awakes

Common Core Standards W.4.7 Conduct short research reports that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. RL.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. Rl.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. W.4.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

Suggested Student Objectives Students will write a research report about natural disasters Students will gather information from the story "The Earth Dragon Awakes' and utilize it to answer questions related to natural disasters Students will research information about natural disasters and will site resources  Students will utilize the writing process to construct a well organized research report using details and information from the story, "The Earth Dragon Awakes", internet resources, and books.

Suggested Additional Readings

Utilize Toolkit Texts: "Fighting Fire From Head to Toe" Firefighting Through the Ages" "The Great Chicago Fire" "An Interview with a Firefighter"

Resource Links

[|www.brainpop.com] earthquake video
 * Current Events News
 * Discovery Education (United Streaming) DatabaseSearch Term: Earthquake Japan
 * Time for Kids: Crisis in Japan
 * Scholastic News: Major Earthquake Rocks Japan

Activities

Assessments Students' writing will be assessed by ELA Rubric for Writing

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